U.S. Army biplanes circled overhead as the Cunard liner Aquitania steamed into New York Harbor on Feb. 28, 1919. It was a fitting welcome for Brig. Gen. William “Billy” Mitchell, a hero of the Great ...

BATAVIA, Ill. (WLS) -- A special effort to honor veterans for their service took flight Wednesday. Four veterans from Batavia were treated to rides in an open-cockpit vintage biplane at the DuPage ...

From early biplanes to modern military aircraft, Australian Army Aviation has come a long way since the end of WWI. Join us for a fascinating museum tour showcasing the key developments and aircraft ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Lee Solice, a World War II veteran who served more than two decades in the Army, ascended to new heights Monday morning (Sept. 20) thanks to the compassionate mission of a ...

Many WWII biplanes, such as Stearmans, Kaydets, and Navy SNJs, were primarily used as trainers. Their yellow or gold paint was chosen for high visibility to aid in rescue efforts following training ...

LAS CRUCES - World War II Veteran John Bloom, 96, took to the skies Tuesday in a restored Boeing Stearman biplane as a salute to his military service. He easily climbed into the open cockpit and waved ...

Fashions in fighting planes have changed since the War. Nearly all nations have gone over from the once popular biplane type to the monoplane. But the U. S. government has continued satisfied with the ...

This is the story of a retired Tulsan’s biplane, which will be on display at the Expo, and how it and its pilot came together. Eighty-year-old Alden Miller doesn’t wear a parachute when he eases his ...